Addressing the Growing Dementia Caregiving Crisis: Role of Public Health Initiatives
As the global population ages, dementia is increasingly becoming a significant public health concern. Full Story
As the global population ages, dementia is increasingly becoming a significant public health concern. Full Story
A new study that provides details on out-of-pocket expenses for people with dementia finds that costs for long-term care create a financial burden that can easily consume nearly all their…
Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns Full Story
An end-of-life doula is a professional who can assist someone prepare for their death and reflect on their life, their greatest joys and regrets, any fears or worries on their…
Dickens begins his novel “A Tale of Two Cities” with the quote above, and when taken out of context, it reminds me of Alzheimer’s disease and some of the shocking…
A mum with Alzheimer's had the most heartwarming reaction when she was reminded that she had been married for 40 years. Full Story
Monoclonal antibodies, intelligent molecules capable of cleansing the brain of Beta-Amyloid accumulation, experimental drugs developed in overseas laboratories, transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive training supported by virtual reality: all are part…
A woman has created a 'business card' for her mum with Alzheimer's to help people understand her diagnosis. Full Story
An Alzheimer’s blood biomarker test can’t actually determine whether or not a person has Alzheimer’s disease — but it can help signal to doctors the presence of biomarkers, encouraging helpful…
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, is publishing a book for caregivers following her husband’s dementia diagnosis. Full Story